Ruapehu District Council
The Ruapehu District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). six councillors will be elected from the Ruapehu ward. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Ruapehu District Council election.
Ruapehu District Council candidates
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Robyn Gram
Rhonda Kingston
John Chapman
IT TAKES A TEAM
Gary Griffin-Chappel
Elaine Reed
Affiliation Pending Approval
Rodger Baker
Vibrant Ruapehu
Peter Zimmer
Elise Te Hau Whakaheke Adams
Viv Hoeta
Rabbit Nottage
Nicoleen Wessels
Independent
Brenda Ralph
Sophie Stockbridge
Clear budgets. Honest leadership.
Luke Pepper
Gary Griffin-Chappel
Why I'm standing
I believe we have not been well served over a number of years with debt increasing out of control and no policies in place to manage and reduce this. Our communities' aspirations are ignored and the consultation process on change is flawed so as not to encourage true public engagement. We need better waste management to reduce waste production in the region. We need effective fiscal management reducing debt and holding rates as low as possible.
About me
I am extremely community minded, having served on numerous committees and being willing to help new initiatives and businesses. I believe in walking the talk and listening as these are our communities, these are our families, this is our home. By listening to the passions of our communities and ensuring I understand their expectations, I will work hard to ensure the policies and operational output from council meet your expectations and your investment through your rates.
My priorities
- Ensure effective waste management and recycling across the region to achieve zero waste by 2040.
- Ensure council policies allow for effective scrutiny of council finances against budget.
- Develop community business loans through viable partnerships that encourage new local businesses.
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